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Conservation-Restricted Fruit Farm Land
For Sale
$699,000

3089 Swaney Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

LAND - Traverse City, MI

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Lot Size68.18 Acres
Days on Market367

Property Features for 3089 Swaney Road

General Information

Property type Land
Property subtype Other
Zoning Agricultural,Conservation
Zoning description Agricultural, Conservation Easement, Metes and Bounds, Conservancy, Farming, Storage Buildings, Outbuildings Allowed
Exterior features Subject to Easements, Countryside View, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, RV Parking, Pole Building
Lot features Level, Sloping, Working Farm, Farm, Level, Sloping, Working Farm, Farm
Elementary school district Traverse City Area Public Schools
Middle school district Traverse City Area Public Schools
High school district Traverse City Area Public Schools
Directions M-37 North (Center Rd) to Swaney Road (West).
Subdivision Grand Traverse
Standard status Active
Lot size 68.18 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description Lengthy legal - see Associated Documents.
Legal Description Lengthy legal - see Associated Documents.

Utilities

Utilities Cable Available
Water source Private
Listing Agency: REMAX Bayshore - West Shore Dr TC · RE/MAX International
Listed By: Robert Brick · License #6502134537
Added: Aug 5, 2025 Changed: Jul 2 Last Checked: Aug 6 at 6:06AM
MLS# 1937207

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This for-sale agricultural parcel is a protected fruit farm featuring uninterrupted orchard rows of apples and cherries. The property is governed by a conservation easement held by the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, which permanently limits the land for agricultural use and prevents subdivision or development for residential or commercial purposes. The terrain is gently sloped with stated excellent air drainage, and the land includes multiple outbuildings used for storage and farm operations.

The site is located at 3089 Swaney Road in Traverse City, Michigan, just north of Traverse City on Old Mission Peninsula. Zoning is listed as Agricultural and Conservation, aligning with the conservation easement’s long-term agricultural restrictions. The parcel is part of an active, working farm context and is described as having deep agricultural roots in the community.

For buyers seeking a long-term agricultural asset, this property offers a clearly defined, conservation-stabilized purpose for continued fruit growing. Existing orchard plantings and supporting outbuildings can support ongoing farm operations, while the easement provides lasting clarity that the land remains farmland. Because the restrictions limit future use to agriculture, the property is best suited for growers and buyers committed to operating within the conservation framework.

Key Highlights

  • 68+ acre fruit farm on Old Mission Peninsula with uninterrupted rows of apples and cherries
  • Protected by a conservation easement held by Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy limiting use to agriculture
  • Conservation easement permanently limits subdivision and prevents development for residential or commercial purposes

Property Analytics

Current Use

Farms

Suggested Use

Top Pick Garden Center Restaurant Law Firm Bed & Breakfast

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

6
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 49686, MI

25,859
Population
13,261
Households
2
Avg Household Size
45
Median Age
46%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
47.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
547
Density / Sq Mi
$71,198
Median Household Income
$40,373
Median Earnings
$1,209
Median Rent
$295,500
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Farm - Protected farmland with established apple and cherry orchards and multiple outbuildings, permanently limited to agricultural use.
Where is this farm located?
The property is located at 3089 Swaney Road Traverse City, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $699,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 68+ acre fruit farm on Old Mission Peninsula with uninterrupted rows of apples and cherries; Protected by a conservation easement held by Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy limiting use to agriculture; Conservation easement permanently limits subdivision and prevents development for residential or commercial purposes
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